Gisborne man who died in motorcycle crash named

Gisborne man Jonathan Geurtse died when his motorcycle struck a parked car outside the former Chalet Rendezvous last Thursday afternoon. The bike ended up 60 metres down the road by the road cone shown here. A police inquiry into the fatal crash continues. Photo / Murray Robertson

Police have released the name of the motorcyclist who died in the crash by the former Chalet Rendezvous at Okitu at Wainui Beach, Gisborne, on Thursday afternoon.

He was Jonathan Vincent Geurtse, 36, of Gisborne.

Police had stopped him for alleged speeding and soon after that, he came off his bike outside the Chalet after hitting a parked vehicle.

His bike hurtled down the road and ended 60 metres away.

Police continue their appeal for information.

“We would like to speak to any witnesses, including the driver of a blue vehicle which was nearly hit as the motorcyclist attempted to overtake a truck, then collided with a parked vehicle,” area commander Inspector Darren Paki said.

“We have extended our sympathies to the man’s family and loved ones at this difficult time.”

Anyone with information can contact Police via 105 and reference the file number 240725/1500.

The incident was also referred to the Independent Police Conduct Authority.